Corporate social responsibility in China : cultural and ownership influences on perceptions and practices

This book explores how the traditional Chinese culture and business ownership influence corporate social responsibility in China. By comparing state-owned enterprises, private companies and multinational companies, it shows how corporate social responsibility is perceived and practiced at the corpor...

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Main Author ZHANG, DASHI
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published [Place of publication not identified] : SPRINGER, 2017.
SeriesCommunication, culture and change in Asia ; 4.
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Online AccessFull text
ISBN9789811048258
9789811048241
ISSN2366-4665 ;
Physical Description1 online resource

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505 0 |a Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; Acronyms; List of Tables; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Background; 1.2 Research Gaps; 1.3 Research Questions; 1.3.1 How do Company Managers in China Perceive and Practice CSR?; 1.4 Delimitations of the Study; 1.5 Contributions to the Study; 1.6 Structure of the Thesis; References; 2 Corporate Social Responsibility, Culture, and Ownership; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Corporate Social Responsibility Concepts and Theories; 2.2.1 The Development of CSR; 2.2.2 CSR Theories; 2.2.2.1 CSR and PR; 2.3 Factors Influencing CSR: Culture; 2.3.1 Definition of Culture. 
505 8 |a 2.3.1.1 Factors Influencing CSR: Ownership2.4 Summary; References; 3 Business Environment in China; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 The Economic and Political System in China; 3.2.1 Company Ownership in China; 3.3 Chinese Culture and CSR; 3.3.1 I-Ching, Taoism, and Sunzi; 3.3.2 Confucianism and Mohism; 3.3.3 Mohism; 3.4 CSR in Asia; 3.4.1 CSR Practice in China; 3.5 Summary; References; 4 Methodology; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Research Approach: Qualitative Methods; 4.2.1 Interview; 4.2.2 Document Review; 4.2.3 Sampling Design; 4.3 Data Collection; 4.3.1 Interview Process; 4.3.2 Participants' Profile. 
505 8 |a 4.4 Data Analysis4.5 Evaluation of Research Design; 4.6 Summary; References; 5 Results; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Cultural Influence on CSR; 5.2.1 Harmony with People: Influence of Confucianism and Mohism; 5.2.1.1 Ren (Benevolence), Yi (Righteousness); 5.2.1.2 Li (Ritual); 5.2.1.3 Zhi (Wisdom); 5.2.1.4 Xin (Sincerity); 5.2.1.5 Guanxi (Networking); 5.2.1.6 Wu Lun (Five Cardinal Relations); Ruler-Subordinate Relations and Government/NGOs/Media-Company Relations; Father-Son Relations and Customer-Company Relations; Husband-Wife Relations and Company-Employee Relations. 
505 8 |a Elder-Younger Brother Relations and Manager-Ordinary Employees RelationsFriend-Friend Relations and Company-Business Partners Relations; 5.2.2 Harmony with Nature: Taoism, I-Ching, and Sunzi; 5.2.2.1 Wu Wei (no Action) and Sunzi; 5.2.3 Harmony in the Universe: I-Ching, Taoism, and Confucianism; 5.2.3.1 Long-Term Orientation; 5.2.3.2 Keep the Good Deed Unpublicised; 5.3 Ownership Influence on CSR; 5.3.1 Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility; 5.3.2 Government Relations (Wu Lun) with Different Companies; 5.3.3 Leadership and Decision Making in CSR. 
505 8 |a 5.3.4 Social Enterprises and "Being the Opinion Leader"5.3.5 Sensitive Political Issues; 5.4 Summary; References; 6 Discussion; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Overall CSR Environment in China; 6.3 Cultural Influence Varies by Different Ownerships; 6.3.1 CSR in Different Industries; 6.4 Strategic CSR; 6.5 Summary; References; 7 Conclusion; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Revisiting the Study; 7.3 Implications for PR and CSR; 7.4 Limitations and Direction for Future Research; References; Appendix A: Interview Questi\ons Guide (English); Appendix B: Participants' Background Information; Index. 
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520 |a This book explores how the traditional Chinese culture and business ownership influence corporate social responsibility in China. By comparing state-owned enterprises, private companies and multinational companies, it shows how corporate social responsibility is perceived and practiced at the corporate level in these companies. It also studies how intertwined company practices and the Chinese culture are, and how this relationship affects the business environment in China. Further, it highlights the value of economic factors in corporate social responsibility, and the influence of Chinese philosophy on corporate ethics. It is a valuable tool for researchers and academics wishing to understand the dynamics of corporate social responsibility in China and discover the significant influencing factors in China's business arena. 
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